Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-10
The Tennis Tournament.

How 1T WAS oRIGINATED-TBz LACK OF GOOD
TENNIS COURTS.
Dr. F. p MacLean, secretary OF the committee
I'm charge OF the arrangements for the coming
tournament OF the southern Tennis Association,
said In conversation with a STAR reporter in re-
gard to the tournament: "The present move
ment is the result OF my recent visit North, where
I heard a good deal of surprise expressed at the
lack OF interest In tennis In the SOUTH Az the
Orange tournament for the championship In
don;,les of the United States National Tennis AS
ISOLATION IL was suggested 10 me Dy MI f. q.
shepherd that silver punch powi OF cup Oh tne
an open-to-aIl tournament for southern players In
Washington. Since then several Otner ValuaGle
prizes have been offered and so far as the tOurna
Inent Is concerned the movement mas Deen sue
cessfu question OF suitable courts Tor the occ
sion has been the most difficult feature OF the AFFAIR."
"a this city l. provided with about two dozen OF
The worst courts TO be found anywhere. Under
some uDaCcoUntable system OF red tape our public
grounds and parks not attainable for tennis or
IKE snort although In other cities of the United
States the pubic park and lawns are universally
open at all times for tennis, lacrosse, and other
like athletic sports So far as suitable grounds for
the tournament was concerned, the choice seemed
TO neceSSa ~fy rest between Kendall Green and the
grounds OF the United states marine barracks, aud
aS the latter location Is much more central and
accessible OF the two, II has been selected for the
purpose. The lawn at the barracks. although
bit soft and spOngy, win be heavily rolled and
placed in good condition by the Goth. Already
about ten Skiful players o. the District have sig
nifed their intention of entering the tournament,
and from Virginia We expect half dozen crack
players Mr. BOnSall and other members OF the
Mount Washington Club, Baltimore have said that
they would enter. Also players from the Sandy
Springs club. Nd, are expected Among the
doubles that Will enter are MeSSrs. McCawley and
Chiffon, from the Columbia Athletic Club; Misses
Woodward and Workman. OF the Country CLUB,
Nd, and others. Mr. Berry Will not take part in
the tournament as player.
The valuable solid silver pitcher the prize for
singles, was received this morning and Will De on
exhibition tomorrow In the window OF the Re-
mington Arms Co., SIG Pennsylvania avenue.
RECENT ROBBERIES.-Dr. T. III. sherwood, OF 1349
street. reports stolen from the front OF the Pen
sion building, last Thursday afternoon, a tandem
Tricycle.. A. Dewitt, 16O street northeast,
reports stolen from 9th street. between and T
streets, few nights ago, hopper BICYCLE
Emily j. Brigham, OF 1927 III street. reports stolen
from her bureau drawer, between the 4th and 9Th
insts., gold chain and charm worth $3.50.
THE CHRIST CHURCH ANNIyERSARY.-The 10Th
anniversary of the conservation OF Christ p. Z.
church. Navy Yard, which was the first Episcopal
church erected In this city. was celebrated Satur-
day with appropriate services as annOuncedin THE
STAR The rector. Rev. G. F. Williams, was assisted
I'm the services by Rev. VIM. Z. Butler, OF Queen
Anne's Parish, Prince George Co., Md: Rev. X. Il.
Brown OF Rockville, Md: Rev. \. Fioridus steele,
OF ST. Marks church, and Rev. W. G. Davenport OF
ST. Mary'S church. AnacOstia- Rev. Mr.. Butler
delivered an historic address, which was supple
mented by short addresses b. Rev. Messrs- Brown